Jimmy Padilla

The agenda for the Regular Meeting covered several key areas for discussion and potential action. Informational items included reports on Longhorn Pride, the Athletic Director's activities, and reports from the Elementary and Secondary Principals. The Athletic Director's report detailed recent successes and upcoming schedules for Basketball, Golf, Powerlifting, Baseball, Softball, and Track teams, including advancements to regional and state competitions. The Elementary Principal's Report provided enrollment data, attendance rates (95.10%), academic benchmark progress, and extra-curricular activities. The Secondary Principal's Report detailed enrollment figures (Middle School: 93, High School: 143), attendance rate (92.54%), STAAR testing schedules, upcoming events such as a Career Fair, FFA events, the band concert, a Blood Drive, and Prom rescheduling. Financial reports included current bank balances as of March 2, 2026, investment account summaries for February 2026, a summary of General Fund revenues and expenditures for February 2026 showing year-to-date revenues exceeding expenses by $873,406.88, and a detailed listing of Monthly Bills Paid for General Operations and the Bond 2025 fund covering expenditures throughout February 2026 for supplies, services, construction materials, and athletic/activity costs.

This plan outlines the Agua Dulce Independent School District's commitment to ensure 100% of its classroom teachers meet statutory certification requirements by August 2029. Key strategies include supporting current uncertified teachers through credential audits, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship; strengthening hiring practices by prioritizing certified candidates and offering incentives; and building sustainable teacher pipelines through 'Grow-Your-Own' initiatives, residency programs, and partnerships with certification programs. The plan establishes annual reduction targets for uncertified teachers, aiming for full compliance by the start of the 2029-2030 school year.

This document outlines a proposed amendment to the Agua Dulce ISD District of Innovation Plan, seeking exemptions from specific Texas Education Code provisions. The core focus is to gain extended flexibility in three key areas: the School Library Advisory Council (TEC 33.025, 33.026), Instructional Plan District Website requirements (TEC 26.0062), and the Parent Grievances Process (TEC 26.011, 26A.001, 26A.002, 26A.003). The amendment aims to prevent redundancy with existing board-approved policies, reduce administrative burdens, preserve instructional flexibility, and ensure timely access to educational resources, while maintaining transparency, accountability, and local control.

The agenda includes items such as Longhorn Pride, Athletic Director's Report, Elementary Principal's Report, Secondary Principal's Report, Curriculum Director's Report, Monthly Financials, Bank Balances, Investment Account, Expenditures and Revenues, and Monthly Accounts Payable.

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will include reports on Longhorn Pride DI Team, elementary and secondary principals, athletic director, and monthly financials. The agenda also includes discussion and action items on TEKS certification and professional contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. An executive session will address personnel matters, including teacher/counselor contracts and resignations.